Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry

Be My Ghost

by Carol J. Perry

Maureen Doherty and her golden retriever Finn have taken possession of a charming old inn—only to discover that it’s already possessed by tenants whose lease on life already ran out . . .


Maureen's career as a sportswear buyer hits a snag just before Halloween, when the department store declares bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Finn's lost his way as a guide dog after flunking his test for being too friendly and easily distracted. Sadly, only one of them can earn unemployment, so Maureen's facing a winter of discontent in Boston--when she realizes she can't afford her apartment.

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3 of 5 stars

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I picked this one up for my Halloween Theme Read because I was already a fan of the author's Witch City series and because it combined Halloween with ghosts. This one was good, with an intriguing plot and who wouldn't love to inherit a haunted inn from someone they don't remember meeting? Maureen seemed like a likeable, practical and competent person, if a bit naïve. I liked the eccentric residents, especially the ghosts (Lorna is a hoot!)

While the plot was good, it was the police investigation that detracted from my enjoyment. With an unrealistic officer character and questionable police procedure, the inanity of their encounters had me flipping pages. I'm not looking for ultra-realistic law enforcement portrayal, just something that at least sounds like it could happen that way without making the officer look like Barney Fife with a bad attitude.

Overall, I liked this one but didn't love it. I'd be open to giving book 2 a try if there is one, but this one is just...okay.

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